Amenities
Part of Virgin Islands National Park, Caneel Bay Resort is located on a peninsula fringed by seven beaches, three miles from Trunk Bay's underwater snorkeling trail and approximately 45 minutes from Saint Thomas International Airport. Guests can use Caneel Bay Resort's reception lounge to check in, have a welcome drink and wait for the resort's boat to take them on the 45-minute run from Saint Thomas to Saint John. The resort is 1.5 miles from the Virgin Islands National Park Visitors Center and Cruz Bay town, five miles from Annaberg Sugar Mill and nine miles from Coral Bay. Resort amenities include tennis courts, direct access to several beaches, 170 acres of lawns and gardens, watersports/equipment, aerobics classes, fitness center, swimming pool, welcome cocktail reception, afternoon tea, continental breakfast, game room and Self Center (a wellness facilities and full-service spa). On-site dining includes Equator Restaurant (an open-air restaurant sitting atop the 18th-century sugar-mill ruins), Caneel Beach Terrace (breakfast and lunch), Turtle Bay Dining Room, the Wine Room (private dining room), Caneel Beach Bar & Grill and Starlight Terrace. The resort also offers room service, evening turndown service, twice-daily housekeeping, complimentary 24-hour Internet access, beach barbecues, tennis lessons, fishing charters, boat rentals, jeep rentals, laundry valet, babysitting and children's activities and wellness programs.All rooms feature handcrafted furniture, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, minibars, safes, beach towels, coffeemakers, bathrobes and bath amenities. Complimentary amenities consist of a bottle of rum, a large bottle of water, a keychain flashlight, Lady Primrose toiletries and straw slippers for guests to take home. Public telephones are available outside the rooms. TVs are in the Caneel Beach Bar & Grill and the Turtle Bay Estate House.Private transfers from the airport are included in the price.
The best relaxation in the world
Great views, super water, great snorkling, no drunk teenagers, quiet, plenty to do, eat downtown cheap or 4-5 stars or eat on the property. I've been around the world and Caneel Bay can't be beat. Maybe some place is as good, but for a beautiful, relaxing vactaion - go there. Second time was better than first - we are going back again this summer!
The best relaxation in the world
We have stayed at this resort about six times and always love it. We have stayed an equal number of times in other locations in the Caribbean and we always compare it to Caneel. It is a place to become physically reborn. The beaches are spectacular, food is great; you will fall in love. It's pricey but so is anything good in the Caribbean and most places don't compare beach wise. This is a place for people that like to commune with nature. Private dinners in the wine cellar are worthwhile and Albert's wine tasting program is most enlightening. It's ten minutes by cab into town so you aren't locked in at the resort. Rent a car for a day and drive along the north shore to see beautiful beaches. Drive to Coral Bay and have a great burger or fish sandwich at Skinny Legs and soak in the local flavor. The snorkeling at Caneel as well as the beaches are both wonderful.
Our stay at Caneel Bay exceeded our expectations. It is the most stunning place in the world. We cannot wait to return.
We LOVE St. John. Caneel Bay definitely is the definition of solitude. The room was very nice. The local people are VERY rude though. But the beaches are beautiful and the island laid back. The rooms don't have TV's (take your own DVD player!) And not much in the way of ""beach service"". Sometimes we could get a drink if it was the right time of day. Food is very expensive on St. John. The best restaurant we found was Zozo's in town. And definitely don't miss a trip to Woody's!!!
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